Planning appeal decision
17B Hazel Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 5RF
Planning appeal 3355840 at 17B Hazel Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 5RF (Eastleigh Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 January 2025 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 Walnut Close, with particular regard to visual impact.
two storey side extension and single storey rear extension (Amended scheme to previously approved H/24/96887)
- Authority
- Eastleigh Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- SO53 5RF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 Walnut Close, with particular regard to visual impact
What decided it
The overbearing impact of the proposed two-storey side extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 Walnut Close, due to its siting, height and depth close to the boundary, which would dominate and harm their outlook from rear windows and garden area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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